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Storey marks centenary of RUCR
DUP Ballymoney councillor Mervyn Storey commends those behind the centenary events marking 100 years of the Royal Ulster Constabulary Reserve, paying tribute to RUC officers and their families. He cites 312 officers murdered and 1,183 families forced to move during the Troubles, and says the DUP…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: RUCR centenary commemoration events October 2022 Original release: Storey marks centenary of RUCR (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald calls for politics to work for all our people
Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald calls on the DUP to join an Executive with Sinn Féin, UUP and Alliance, saying the DUP's refusal to form one amounts to political negligence during the cost of living crisis and health service pressures. She also urges an end to the boycott ahead of the…
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: DUP refusal to nominate First Minister and Deputy First Minister Original release: Mary Lou McDonald calls for politics to work for all our people (opens in a new tab)
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Patient Safety Commissioner needs urgent action after lung cancer review
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw calls for an urgent consultation to set up a Patient Safety Commissioner for Northern Ireland, referencing the Royal College of Surgeons lung cancer review’s 24 recommendations on patient safety.
Health Issue: Royal College of Surgeons lung cancer review Original release: Patient Safety Commissioner needs urgent action after lung cancer review (opens in a new tab)
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Announcement concerning the commissioning of abortion services welcome, says Bradshaw and Egan
Alliance MLAs Paula Bradshaw and Connie Egan welcome the Secretary of State's confirmation that the UK Government will commission abortion services in Northern Ireland, but Bradshaw says no funding plan has yet been provided and calls for a clear roadmap.
Health Disability and equality Issue: Commissioning of abortion services in Northern Ireland announced by Secretary of State Original release: Announcement concerning the commissioning of abortion services welcome, says Bradshaw and Egan (opens in a new tab)
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British government must end reckless threats – Finucane
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane calls on the British government to end what he calls reckless threats, responding to comments by Minister Steve Baker on the media. He urges the incoming government to prioritise restoring the Assembly and Executive and to work with the EU on Protocol solutions.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Steve Baker media comments on Protocol threats Original release: British government must end reckless threats – Finucane (opens in a new tab)
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Republican attack on Innishrush
TUV Mid Ulster representative Glenn Moore condemns a group of young republicans who, he says, attacked the mostly Protestant village of Innishrush with fireworks and chants on Halloween weekend. He urges the PSNI to step up patrols and bring those responsible to justice.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Innishrush fireworks and chanting incident, October 2022 Original release: Republican attack on Innishrush (opens in a new tab)
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O’Neill extends condolences at death of May Blood
Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill expresses condolences following the death of May Blood, describing her as a community and trade union activist who campaigned for equality, fair pay and integrated education.
Other Community relations and legacy Original release: O’Neill extends condolences at death of May Blood (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Leader pays tribute to Baroness May Blood
The DUP's leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson pays tribute to Baroness May Blood, who has died, calling her a fearless and tireless campaigner for a better, more peaceful Northern Ireland. East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson also remembers her work on social justice and reconciliation.
Other Community relations and legacy Original release: DUP Leader pays tribute to Baroness May Blood (opens in a new tab)
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Real People are the Collateral Damage of Westminster & Stormont Fiasco Factories - Tóibín
Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín says the Westminster government collapse and the suspended Stormont Assembly are imposing a human cost on families facing poverty, hunger and cold homes. He calls for urgent reform of political institutions and for the Irish government to press the case with whoever…
Constitutional affairs Health Original release: Real People are the Collateral Damage of Westminster & Stormont Fiasco Factories - Tóibín (opens in a new tab)
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Urgent need for commissioning of abortion services, say Bradshaw and Egan
Alliance MLAs Paula Bradshaw and Connie Egan call for urgent commissioning of abortion services on the third anniversary of decriminalisation in Northern Ireland, saying women face a postcode lottery in access. Egan urges the Secretary of State to step in and commission full services under UN…
Health Disability and equality Issue: Third anniversary of abortion decriminalisation in Northern Ireland Original release: Urgent need for commissioning of abortion services, say Bradshaw and Egan (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood pays tribute to Baroness Blood
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP pays tribute to Baroness May Blood, who has died aged 84, praising her community work in west Belfast and her role in the peace process. He describes her as epitomising the Labour movement's ethos, having started as a worker at 14 and campaigned for women.
Other Community relations and legacy Original release: Eastwood pays tribute to Baroness Blood (opens in a new tab)
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Enniskillen bomb memorial welcomed
TUV leader Jim Allister welcomes the erection of a memorial on the Enniskillen site of the IRA Poppy Day bombing, commending the victims' families for their persistence and saying TUV gave them some small assistance. He also criticises Sinn Féin's position on the bombing.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Enniskillen Poppy Day bombing memorial erected on site Original release: Enniskillen bomb memorial welcomed (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance MLAs meet with Housing Executive to examine retrofitting of homes
Alliance MLAs Kellie Armstrong, Nuala McAllister and Danny Donnelly report meeting the Housing Executive at Cliftondene Park in North Belfast to examine retrofitting of homes. They say it aims to meet zero carbon targets and cut heating bills, and have requested energy rating evidence and an…
Housing Environment and climate Original release: Alliance MLAs meet with Housing Executive to examine retrofitting of homes (opens in a new tab)
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Online abuse and the harm it causes must be rooted out of our society, says Alliance MLAs
Alliance MLAs Connie Egan and Patricia O’Lynn call for the eradication of targeted cyber abuse, welcome Justice Minister Naomi Long’s proactive steps and PSNI involvement, and pledge continued work to stamp out online intimidation of women in public life.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Justice Minister Naomi Long meeting on online abuse of women Original release: Online abuse and the harm it causes must be rooted out of our society, says Alliance MLAs (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna sponsors Bill on Energy Equity
SDLP South Belfast MP Claire Hanna says she supported a cross-party bill to create an Energy Equity Commission, proposing a Universal Basic Energy Allowance, graduated tariffs and a retrofitting strategy to ease winter heating costs.
Economy and employment Environment and climate Issue: Energy Equity Commission bill supported in Westminster Original release: Hanna sponsors Bill on Energy Equity (opens in a new tab)
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Threats to James Nesbitt an attack on freedom of expression – Archibald
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald condemns threatening and sectarian graffiti directed at actor James Nesbitt in Portrush, calling it an attack on freedom of expression. She urges political leaders to stand together against the threats and asks anyone with information to contact the PSNI.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Threatening graffiti directed at James Nesbitt in Portrush Original release: Threats to James Nesbitt an attack on freedom of expression – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
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“Growing Support for Aontú’s Proposed Stormont Reforms” – Cllr Mullen
Aontú Cllr Denise Mullen welcomes Alliance leader Naomi Long's comments backing Aontú's call to reform Stormont, arguing that one party should not be able to hold the institution hostage. She urges more parties to join calls for reform amid the cost-of-living and energy crisis.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: “Growing Support for Aontú’s Proposed Stormont Reforms” – Cllr Mullen (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw welcomes hospital announcement and says service transformation now appears to be happening at pace
Alliance health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA welcomes the decision to make Daisy Hill Hospital in Newry an elective overnight stay centre, saying hospital transformation now appears to be moving at pace. She calls for the full blueprint for the wider health estate reconfiguration to be…
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital elective overnight stay centre announcement Original release: Bradshaw welcomes hospital announcement and says service transformation now appears to be happening at pace (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty urges Minister to clarify future of emergency general surgery at Daisy Hill Hospital
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty asks Health Minister Robin Swann to clarify the future of emergency surgery at Daisy Hill Hospital after reports it could be moved permanently, while welcoming plans for an elective surgery hub there. Colin McGrath separately urges a statement on emergency…
Health Issue: Daisy Hill Hospital emergency general surgery relocation reports Original release: McNulty urges Minister to clarify future of emergency general surgery at Daisy Hill Hospital (opens in a new tab)
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Dolan raises concerns over surgical services at South West Acute
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan says she is concerned about surgical services at the South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen, urges an Executive to invest an extra £1 billion in health to recruit staff, and requests an urgent meeting with the health minister to address staffing shortages.
Health Public finance and taxation Issue: Staffing shortfall at South West Acute Hospital Original release: Dolan raises concerns over surgical services at South West Acute (opens in a new tab)